Purple House Wellness Centre

Have you ever had a health scare? A close call that came out of the blue, while you were doing your thing, staying in your lane, minding your own business? This happened to Pete on his way back from Ulverstone in the dark. He was on the highway, when another car dangerously veered into his lane, and Pete was pushed into the grass while doing 100km per hour. He had our precious grandson in the car which made it extra scary, but Pete managed to keep all 4 wheels on the ground and get back on the road. He thought about catching up with the P plater for a few minutes to give him a piece of his mind, but then he let it go and counted his lucky stars instead. It could have ended up a whole lot worse. Sometimes, our body comes crashing down “out of the blue” Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/how-the-ultimate-vitality-boost-can-10x-your-energy-levels/

It’s All in Your Head – Or Is It ? Have you ever been told that your symptoms are simply a result of stress or anxiety? This response is more common than you think ! Many patients face the frustration of being prescribed antidepressants when their physical complaints go unexplained. However, underlying conditions can lead to serious health consequences if left unaddressed. Research shows that diagnostic errors contribute to between 40,000 and 80,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. These alarming statistics highlight the importance of trusting your intuition and seeking a second opinion when something feels off. Do you recognize these commonly dismissed health issues? Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/its-all-in-your-head-or-is-it/

Story at a glance: One in 4 Americans over the age of 45 is on a statin drug to lower their cholesterol. Statins will not necessarily lower your risk of heart disease or death from a major heart attack because of the damage they cause to your muscles, including your heart muscle. Statins lower your cholesterol, and this isn’t a good thing, because cholesterol is an important precursor for many of your steroid hormones, including progesterone, testosterone, aldosterone, cortisol and vitamin D exposure to chlorinated water also damages your health and your heart. Supplying healthy drinking water to our communities is one of the major challenges facing the modern world. Scores of chemical toxins pollute the environment. In the US alone there were over 6500 pesticides, herbicides and fungicides used in agriculture alone in the year 1998-99. The drinking water showed a score of 300 different kinds of pesticides and fungicides. I hate to think what the tally would be now, roughly 25 years later. Treatment plants are supposed to clean the water from toxins and bacteria, but all we have to do is take a look at some statistics to realize something is seriously wrong with our drinking water. The statistics show that from 1920 onwards there has been an explosive increase in cardiovascular disease and fatal heart attacks, but only in countries that chlorinate their water supplies. In Africa, China, Japan and other parts of Asia, cardiovascular disease remained unknown. When Japanese citizens immigrated to Hawaii where the water was chlorinated, they suffered the same rate of heart attacks as the Americans. In 1967, Dr J Price experimented with a group of 50, three months old chickens. He added a third of a teaspoon of chlorine bleach to about 1 liter of water whilst another group of chickens serves as controls. Seven months later over 95% of the chlorinated group had advanced atherosclerosis, while NONE of the control group showed any deterioration of the heart and arteries! This experiment was repeated many times, not just on chickens, but also on monkeys and other animals, always with the same results. Chlorinated water not only damages your heart and arteries, but scientists also discovered that it creates an unnatural frequency pattern in your body. This sets off dissonant thought patterns, which can make you disagreeable, moody and out of tune with your normal, harmonious self. You can see that chlorinated water is a huge problem for our society, creating a dramatic increase of diseases. Here is what you can do to protect yourself: Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/could-your-tap-water-be-raising-your-cholesterol/

The dark secret behind every disease … Today, we’re diving deep into a critical topic: the dark link between chronic diseases such as Crohn’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis, MS, Psoriasis, Scleroderma, IBS, Heart Disease, Type 1 Diabetes, and RSD. What do these conditions have in common? Pain and suffering. But more importantly, they all stem from chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is a significant underlying factor in many debilitating diseases. It’s not just about the pain and discomfort; it’s about how inflammation affects our entire body, including conditions we might not traditionally associate with inflammation, like heart disease and type 1 diabetes. I want to share with you a powerful Secret Weapon we have at our disposal: Immuno-Synbiotic. This supplement is designed to combat inflammation and help alleviate the symptoms of these chronic conditions. To illustrate the impact of Immuno-Synbiotic, let me tell you about Jana. Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/the-dark-secret-behind-every-disease-2/

Parasite Alert! The World Health organisation has come out saying that over 3.5 billion people are heavily infested with parasites in their bodies. From what Pete and I have seen, we can’t argue with that. Another scientific article claims that 85% of North Americans (who have much the same lifestyle as we have) suffer from parasites, yet they don’t know they do, they just put up with the symptoms. The medical system doesn’t look for parasite/worm issues, because they believe it’s a third world country problem. And, if a medical test is conducted, it’s not conclusive. That means you can’t trust the result, because only a tiny percentage of parasites can be detected using medical tests. There are trillions and trillions of micro-organisms that are parasitic in nature (they steal your energy, nutrition, vitamins and minerals). There are thousands of small and large ones, that can spread all the way throughout the body. There can be an overgrowth of Candida (a mold) or E.coli, as well as roundworm, fluke, and tapeworms. Most people who have Lyme disease don’t even know that they have a parasite problem for instance. So basically, we are being infected every day. It’s important that you make sure you eliminate parasites out of your system as fast as possible. What to do? Click on the link below to ready Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/parasite-alert/

Eilene came to me for help after she was diagnosed with fatty liver disease. This is what she said: I am very aware of fatty liver as this was my mother’s cause of death. Therefore, I am concerned about fatty liver disease as a hereditary factor and I do struggle with fatigue which the doctors can’t seem to find the cause. I have had my liver enzymes checked and they are usually above the normal limits. Can you help me? When I conducted the Full Health Audit with Eilene, the testing showed that not only was her liver under immense pressure, but her kidneys were also suffering as well. Thankfully, Eilene followed my guidelines specifically suited for her body’s needs and her liver results kept improving steadily. Today, she is fit and healthy. Now, you might be shocked to hear that millions of people worldwide suffer from fatty liver disease. Helen was another client who had been diagnosed with fatty liver disease. She had elevated bilirubin levels showing liver stress. After implementing the Ultimate Vitality Boost pack which includes Beetflow and iodine (both are great liver supporters) her bilirubin levels returned to normal. It only took 2 months! She continues to keep her liver healthy with the help of the UVB (Ultimate Vitality Boost pack) This silent killer affects 1 in 5 people today, with no slowing down. Fatty liver disease, or NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) is a major risk factor for liver failure, diabetes, heart attacks, and cancer. In the U.S., it’s the most prevalent liver disease. What is Fatty Liver Disease? Click in the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/fight-fatty-liver-disease-naturally/

Revolutionize Your Hydration ... Thanks for joining me on another Water Wellness Wednesday! Today, I’m down by the river, enjoying this beautiful autumn day. The sun’s warm, though it’s still a bit chilly. I’ve got the fire pit going, making it a perfect setting to chat about something truly amazing — hydrogen water and how it can revolutionize your hydration. Have you ever noticed how mountain spring water tastes so pure and refreshing? That’s because it’s free from all the pollutants and chemicals that can contaminate river water as it flows downstream. By the time the river water gets here, it’s full of agricultural runoff, pesticides, and who knows what else. But, it’s clean and naturally ionized up in the mountains, where the water springs from the earth. So, what if you could have that same pure, revitalizing water right in your home? That’s where our Enagic K8 water machine comes in. This incredible system filters and ionizes your tap water, making it as pure and hydrating as mountain spring water. But here’s the real magic—the ionized water particles are much smaller than those in regular tap water, allowing it to be absorbed more efficiently by your body. Let me show you something amazing. Normally, to brew a good cup of tea, you need hot water, right? Click on the link to read Grada's Blog in full .... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/revolutionize-your-hydration-discover-the-benefits-of-water-ionization/

Welcome to Water Wellness Wednesday! Today, we’re diving into an eye-opening experiment that demonstrates the profound impact of what we drink on our health. Specifically, I am highlighting the incredible benefits of the Enagic Medical Grade Water Filtration system and why making the switch to Kangen water could be one of the best decisions for your health. Our bodies are finely tuned machines, and maintaining the right pH balance is crucial for optimal function. Our blood, for instance, needs to stay within a narrow pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. Deviating from this range can lead to serious health issues. But did you know that what you drink plays a significant role in maintaining this balance? Everyday activities and our typical diets contribute to acid buildup in our bodies. Whether it's from the foods we eat, the drinks we consume, or even the stress we endure, we are constantly battling acidity. This acidic state can promote various diseases, inflammation, aches, and pains. For example, acid buildup in joints can lead to conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. But here’s the good news: by adjusting our pH balance through what we drink, we can mitigate these issues. Experimenting with Common Beverages In the video, I conduct an experiment with different types of water and popular drinks to see how they measure up in terms of pH levels. We’ll be testing: • Sprite • Tap water • Bottled water (various brands) • Kangen water from the Enagic system Using pH testing liquid, we’ll add a few drops to each beverage and observe the colour change, which indicates the pH level. Here’s what we typically find: Click on the link to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/unbottling-the-truth-hidden-dangers-in-your-water/

Have you ever wondered why some yogurts in the supermarket are called Bulgarian yogurt? I will tell you the story. Back in the early 1900’s yogurt wasn’t really a thing. People didn’t know about yogurt, let alone that it was fantastic for your health. This all changed when Metchnikoff a Russian scientist entered the scene. Metchnikoff, ‘the father of natural immunity’ spent his time observing Bulgarian mountain peasants. These peasants often lived to be a hundred years old or more, and they were unusually relaxed and happy. They walked long distances and often lived under harsh conditions. Metchnikoff concluded that their high level of contentment, hardiness, and longevity, was caused by their consumption of a bacterial product. Their secret was their fresh cow’s milk that they carried with them in leather bags, and it fermented while they traveled. It turned to yogurt, a powerful promoter of health and natural immunity. Even though Metchnikoff won the Nobel prize, for many decades, yogurt remained a secret, while antibiotics were hailed as the disease-fighting hero of the day. Only fairly recently, around 2005, scientists came up with a new term: the Microbiome, which stands for your community of healthy (or not so healthy) bacteria. Your Microbiome equals your immunity! Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/boost-your-natural-immunity-2/

Everyone knows that water is the source of life. So why is something as simple as drinking more water not considered as an option, when it comes to treating or preventing disease? After all, every single cell of our body runs on water. Many people think dehydration is something that happens to tourists in the desert when they almost die from thirst. But the reality is that most or our clients are 50% dehydrated at the time of testing at our clinic. This is very noticeable when we take a look at a droplet of blood under the microscope. When you are dehydrated your red blood cells tend to stick together in shapes like coin roles, and often we get our clients to drink 3 glasses of filtered water on the spot, before we take another sample. Within a matter of minutes our client’s blood looks a lot better. The clumps of red blood cells start to separate, and this is often reflected in our client, who suddenly feels energized. Sometimes the blood remains sticky, and then we know we are looking at underlying digestive issues that need to be addressed. Did you know that by the time you feel thirsty and your mouth is dry, this is absolutely the LAST symptom that you are dehydrated? Your body is now seriously parched, which puts a lot of stress on your body making your body release cortisol in your blood stream. Cortisol is the only hormone that accelerates the aging process and kills neural pathways in your brain, so your memory is affected as well. Traumatic experiences also have a dehydrating effect on the body, so if you are struggling with emotional, physical, mental or spiritual trauma, make sure you drink twice as much water as usual. In fact, I would recommend that you come in for a healing session where we can recalibrate your hydration levels in your body energetically, so water starts going into every space and particle of your body, https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/diagnostic-healing-devonport-ulverstone/#combination-consult Water is Nutrition in the broadest sense, because it nourishes our bodies like no other food can except light. It flushes toxins from the body and supplies life giving minerals to your tissues. Your cells are two thirds water by volume; however, the water molecule is so small that if you were to count every single molecule in your body, 99% of them would be water molecules. It is well known that poor quality water can kill you, and good quality living water has amazing benefits for your health. Patrick Flanagan, named one of the top 10 scientists in America by Life Magazine, advised in his book Elixir of the Ageless that: “Drinking tap water is a slow form of suicide. Today’s tap water is yesterday’s toilet water, too thin to plow and too thick to drink. Chemicals (chlorine and fluoride) used to treat water are positive-charged cationic electrolytes that are potentially destructive to the colloidal balance when ingested into the human system. As a result, people die…inch by inch, not really knowing what is wrong!” When it comes to water, you can’t afford to be lazy. About 10,700 bladder and rectal cancers each year may be associated with trihalomethanes (THMs) and their chemical cousins found in tap water. That translates into about 30 cancers per day (that estimate is from 20 years ago when there were literally billions of tons less chemical poisons in the environment) You owe it to yourself and to your family to strive for the purest water possible. Unless you’re fortunate enough to live by a pure water source you will need some kind of water purifier, and many of our clients have asked us what we use in our clinic and at home. The short answer is that Pete and I have always filtered our water. We have tried many different devices. In 2008 we bought a reverse osmosis filter for $4000. At the time, it was worth more that the car Pete was driving, but we prioritized healthy drinking water for the family to upgrading our car. Looking at the statistics, more accidents are caused by drinking tap water than driving an old car! Our old water filter served us well but life got so busy that we neglected the maintenance it needed. Early in 2024 we purchased an Enagic K8 ( which is short for Kangen with 8 Titanium plates to create Hydrogen water) There is a growing body of scientific evidence recognizing its potential to reverse the aging process, combat inflammatory conditions (reduce aches and pains) and boost your overall health and wellbeing. I am in love with my new medicine on tap, and happy to share more information with you, so call my friendly team on 03 64283007. Alternatively, call Pete on 04283007 Visit our facebook page for more info - https://www.facebook.com/purplehouseforth Much Love Grada and Peter

Say Goodbye to Tummy Troubles with three easy steps Ever feel like your stomach’s playing a game of roulette? One day it’s smooth sailing, the next it’s a rollercoaster of discomfort keeping you toilet bound or doubled up on the couch. If this resonates with you, (or a loved one) keep reading, because I am about to demystify your digestion woes, in a way that even a five year old would understand. Let’s break it down. Picture your digestion as a superhero armed with two secret weapons: stomach acid and bile flow. These two buddies team up to tackle the food you throw their way. While you are chewing your food, the stomach is cranking up an acid fire. As soon as foodstuffs drop into the stomach, they get ‘burnt’ by this acid fire. Yes, your stomach acid sits around 2 to 3 pH, similar to car battery acid. This helps to break down your food into tiny absorbable bits, and it also helps to kill parasites and harmful bacteria. Meanwhile your liver and gallbladder are getting ready for their turn. Your liver contains lots of pipes (called bile ducts) where bile gets collected, ready to be stored in the gallbladder. While it sits in the gallbladder, waiting its turn of the action, it gets very caustic or alkaline, with a pH of around 9, a bit like caustic soda. The gallbladder waits patiently for its cue. Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/say-goodbye-to-tummy-troubles-with-three-easy-steps/

Reversing the Clock with Electrolyzed Reduced Water ERW Are you tired of feeling sluggish and low on energy? Do you want to take control of your health and well-being and wake up refreshed every morning? Let’s go all the way back to the most basic essential for life: water. Farmers know that you must get the soil right before crops can thrive. In our case that means we’ve got to get the basics covered and get the right nutrients into us, so our body can perform its basic functions. The most basic and essential nutrient for life is water. Without water you can’t survive, let alone thrive! At birth, we are approximately 80% water, and its all downhill from there…. When we die from old age, we are usually between 47 and 55 % water. We are sapped of our vital juices in the same way that a grape shrinks to a raisin. Perhaps the ageing process of gradual dehydration can be stopped and reversed by drinking more water? Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/reversing-the-clock-with-electrolyzed-reduced-water-erw/

Spilling the beans on Candida ... What if visiting doctors and taking medications were a thing of the past? You wake up and your brain fog has cleared. You suddenly have clarity and focus. What would this mean for your life? To close your eyes every night, feeling satisfied with your achievements that day… Feeling confident and secure that tomorrow will be another good one… To have the mental clarity to focus and get jobs done easily and efficiently so you have time to relax and have fun… To wake up feeling youthful and finding it easy to relate to others.. For the past couple of days, I have been showing you how the Ultimate Vitality Boost helps you get those results. Today, I want to tell you all about Candida, which is possibly ENEMY NUMBER 1 Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/spilling-the-beans-on-candida/

Learn How We've Got Your Liver Covered ... Your liver is a powerful workhorse! You rely on it to purify your entire blood volume every 3 minutes. By comparison, the most impressive commercial dishwasher doesn’t even do a full cycle in 3 minutes! We take our livers for granted most of the time, so today we want to dedicate some time to celebrate your liver and gallbladder. I am not talking about celebrating with a glass of wine or dining out. These are exactly the kind of celebrations your liver dreads! Every mouthful of alcohol over and above the first tablespoon (which is our upper limit according to research) hits you like a karate chop to the liver. Celebrate your liver by eating healthy fats instead. Your liver will be in fat heaven, which is exactly where it deserves to be! Eat lots of butter, the more the better. Skip the toast, and just have a cube of butter by itself. You will boost your Vitamins A, C, E, D and K because these are all fat-soluble vitamins. Other beneficial fats are saturated fats, like meat fats. Coconut and Macadamia nut oil are also some of the very best oils that fill your liver with happy vibes. To support your healthy liver and gallbladder function, take one Beetflow capsule and one Digestizyme with every meal. Pete and I have been doing this since 2009, when we first discovered Beetflow and Digestizyme. Today, Peter’s eyesight is better than 10 years ago. Since your eyeballs are an extension of the brain, this is great news. Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/weve-got-your-liver-covered-2-2-2/

What Swollen Ankles Reveal About Your Well-being ... *Have you ever sat down, removed your socks and shoes, and it looked as if there was a rubber band around your ankle from where your socks were all day? *OR, when you reach and push down on your foot, ankle, or lower shinbone, and when you take your finger away, the finger depression is still there… *You might even have aches and pains in your feet and legs, and it doesn’t go away with exercise or wearing compression stockings. These symptoms of swelling and extra fluid pooling in the tissues around your feet and ankles point to circulation issues. The worst-case scenario is that it could lead to clots or a cardiac event. Heart and cardiovascular issues are usually preceded by a decline in kidney function, or stress building up in your kidneys. So, let me go all the way back to the start of the problem. Often fluid retention is caused by dehydration or lack of water and minerals. You need adequate minerals to carry the water into the cells of your body and people on a low salt, low water diet suffer a double whammy of stress on their kidneys and heart. But, *YOU might be different and already drink plenty of water; *YOU might have even followed dietary changes recommended by a doctor or dietician; *YOU might be on water pills (diuretics); and yet you STILL suffer from persistent puffiness AND paying the price for it, because most prescribed solutions come with a long list of side effects, like dry cough, diarrhoea or constipation, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, light headedness… Swelling and puffiness is not something you should overlook. Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/what-do-swollen-ankles-have-to-do-with-your-health-2-2/

Do you want to clear up your illness, pain or allergies the natural way? The best time to turn your life around is TODAY and you need to start with your DIGESTION. Why? Your digestion is literally the root system of the body. Think for a moment…. How well could a tree grow if you damaged or poisoned its root system? It couldn’t …. it would show signs of stress first and then go into sharp decline. The same goes for you. If your digestive system isn’t working properly, you can’t thrive. Not only are digestive issues painful, but they are also the most common source of health problems, including obesity, anxiety, depression, skin issues, allergies, migraines and inflammation. To make it easy, there are only 4 major pillars of digestion: Stomach acid/Hydrochloric Acid (HCL), Bile Flow, Water Flow, Intestinal Flora/Microbiome. Pete and I created a package that addresses the root system of your body…. I am sure you have heard us talk about it. It’s called the Ultimate Vitality Boost. How does it work? Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/4-steps-to-banish-the-digestion-blues/

The Common Misconception About Heartburn and Antacids ... Can you relate to this? *Always feeling exhausted, *Worried about bad breath/halitosis, *Constipation/diarrhea, *Acid reflux Burping or bloating after eating, *Dizziness, *Weak or brittle nails, *Struggling with fungal infections, If you tick any of these boxes, I want you to meet Tracy, my client, who was such a tough case that no other specialist had been able to help her. *She didn’t have a life. *She was only 40 but she felt like giving up. *She had IBS and couldn’t eat dairy, gluten, fruits, vegetables, spicy or fatty foods and she would suffer so badly that she had to spend 2 or 3 hours on the toilet in intense pain. *She only ate rice, potatoes, chicken or fish. *She was afraid of going out because of her spastic colon and she never knew when it was going to play up. *She had thyroid disease and couldn’t sleep at night because of restless legs. *She always felt bloated and suffered from bladder incontinence. *She was taking Nexium for acid reflux, Valium for her nerves, muscle relaxants, calcium for her bones, Vitamin D, Synthroid for her thyroid, and Vesicare for her bladder incontinence. *She had been placed on Nexium 13 years ago to control her unbearable stomach pains. *She was fed up with spending hours at the doctors’ surgery and spending thousands of dollars on medication and tests, with nothing to show for it. Perhaps you can relate to this or know somebody who is like Tracy? Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full .... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/the-common-misconception-about-heartburn-and-antacids/

How Parasites Could Be Lurking in Your Body ... We see a lot of people who are dealing with a health issue and they’ve tried everything and nothing is improving. Do you feel like that sometimes? You have gotten to the point to where you feel like you are just stuck…. Maybe, you feel as if you are just a lost cause. I really understand how that feels. I struggled with digestive issues for the first 35 years of my life. Nobody could give me the pieces of the puzzle that were missing… So, I understand what it’s like to really be frustrated with a health issue and you feel like you’re just battling through this situation that has no end in sight. So, in this video above, I want to help you understand why some health issues are so tricky to figure out, and others are easier. First of all, you need to understand that when it comes to your health, there is not one size that fits all. And, if you’re trying to look for just one pill to fix everything, you’re going to have a lot of disappointment and frustration. The reality is that every health issue out there has three, four or five different underlying causes. The remedy that works for your neighbour doesn’t work for you, even if you have the same symptoms. That’s because you are unique, with your own biochemical imprints and markers that pertain to you, not anyone else. In the video, we explain how we look under the bonnet of your and take every system under the loop during a FULL HEALTH AUDIT / COMPLETE HEALTH ANALYSIS. If you are not ready for a FULL HEALTH AUDIT, consider having the LIVE and DRIED BLOOD ANALYSIS done for a great start to get real answers. Now, after having said that there isn’t just one root cause to all our health problems, there IS actually a global issue that affects nearly everyone. Can you guess what it is? Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full .... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/how-parasites-could-be-lurking-in-your-body/

My client had recently suffered a heart attack; and after he was released from hospital, he wanted to discuss the information the Doctors had given him, with me. I had the look at the information handed out to my client in the hospital. The first thing I read was: “ENJOY HEALTHY EATING” (I couldn’t agree more with that sentence!) Then it went like this: Have 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables daily. Have wholegrain cereals, bread, rice and pasta. Choose lean meats and low fat dairy foods. Eat fish at least 2 times per week. Drink plenty of water. Use moderate amounts of mono and poly unsaturated oils and margarines. (For example olive, canola or sunflower.) Before I go any further, I just want to say that I ONLY AGREE WITH POINT 4 and 5: EAT FISH (and even that only in moderation as about 95% of the worlds fish is polluted with heavy metals) AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Just as I thought the information couldn’t get any worse I read: “avoid full cream dairy foods and cream, sour cream and butter and meat fats.” (This is exactly the type of diet that will destroy my client’s heart and arteries, and feel miserable, depressed and hungry in the process.) Luckily I was able to agree with the last few pointers: Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/are-you-eating-the-right-things-to-avoid-heart-disease/

Do you feel overlooked, overworked and underpaid? It could be your stomach! You might have been popping antacid tablets without a second thought … But did you know that these seemingly harmless pills might be doing you more harm than good? While antacids provide you with temporary relief from pain, burning or acid reflux, they mask the underlying issues that caused the problem. What most people don’t realise is that long term use of antacids leads to poor nutrient absorption. The food that you eat can’t be used for cell renewal, because its not digested properly. Compare a healthy stomach to a small campfire that keeps you warm. Now, imagine your campfire isn’t going so well. Perhaps there are just some smouldering embers left. You wouldn’t dream of putting wet logs on those embers would you? Instead, you would carefully add bits of dry kindling, and wait for a small flame to flicker before you add bigger logs. Antacid tables kill your stomach fires. Its’ like putting water on your campfire. Without a healthy functioning stomach, your digestion is broken. Stomach acid, primarily composed of hydrochloric acid (HCL) helps break down food, particularly proteins, into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. You will also run low on other vital vitamins and minerals. Without sufficient acid to regulate the lower oesophageal sphincter, stomach contents can flow back into the oesophagus, causing discomfort and a burning sensation. This is a big mistake! We believe that we have TOO much stomach acid, when in reality we have too little. Stomach acid acts as a natural barrier against harmful bacteria and pathogens. With reduced acid levels, the risk of bacterial overgrowth in the stomach and small intestine increases. This can lead to conditions like Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), causing symptoms like bloating, gas, and abdominal pain. Did you know that healthy stomach acid levels destroy ingested pathogens, parasites and bacteria? Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/the-silent-saboteur-how-low-stomach-acid-quietly-affects-your-health/

*Has your skin lost its glow? *Are you experiencing hair loss? *Weigh fluctuations? *All sorts of digestive issues? *Are you basically feeling challenged on all fronts but don’t know why? I might have the answer. You could be lacking in enzymes! Keep on reading because enzymes are a game changer. You might have heard of vitamins and minerals and how important they are. But has anyone told you that enzymes are the supporters of life? Without these supporters of life your health (including mental health) crumbles. Just think about it…. Even your favourite football team would collapse if its support base dwindled and disappeared. Besides, games are not much fun without spectators. It’s the same inside your body. Without enzymes, your body goes into steep decline. You can’t stay in shape without enzymes, so exercising would be futile. And, you can eat the best food in the world, but if you are enzyme deficient, you can’t get the nutrients from your food. Your health will suffer as well. Here is a short list of what enzymes do for you. Click on the link to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/discover-the-hidden-health-gem/

“Did you know that in today’s world, children are facing more health challenges than ever recorded in history?" I recently had a seven-year-old client who exemplified this issue. ‘Johnie” constantly argued, making it challenging for his mother to leave him alone with his siblings even for a few minutes. His disruptive behaviour at school, including tantrums and mood swings had earned him the label of being ‘a handful”. Night times weren’t much better. Disrupted sleep had reached concerning levels. When he came to me, the Education Department was considering medical intervention, and I understood their concerns. Upon treating him, I quickly realized that his problems were not purely psychological. His body and subconscious wanted him to behave better, but his immune and nervous systems were severely compromised. His gut was overloaded with bad bacteria, Candida, and likely parasites, creating a toxic mix that affected his entire body. Now, there are many people today who still believe that diet has nothing to do with your health problems, your attitude or your ability to learn and focus. But in my opinion, diet is one of the cornerstones of great health. The early years of a child’s life are very important for later health and development. One of the main reasons is how fast the brain grows starting before birth and continuing into early childhood. Although, the brain continues to develop and change into adulthood, the first 8 years build a foundation for future learning, health and life success. How well a brain develops depends on many factors such as: Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/unveiling-the-health-challenges-affecting-kids-today/

Have you ever had a moment of supermarket-induced amnesia when you can’t remember where you parked your car? You are not alone; it happens to the best of us! It could be sign of early Alzheimer’s or Dementia, or it could simply mean that you are too stressed, overwhelmed and need a mini holiday! All jokes aside, the facts about Dementia are very chilling. Symptoms can be gradual impairment of brain function, e.g. memory decline, speech is affected, thinking is less clear, and there are noticeable changes in personality, behaviour and mobility. How common is dementia? In 2022, it was estimated that there were 401,300 (AIHW estimate) Australians living with dementia. Based on AIHW estimates, this is equivalent to 15 people with dementia per 1,000 Australians, which increases to 84 people with dementia per 1,000 Australians aged 65 and over. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Australians with dementia are women. With an ageing and growing population, it is predicted that the number of Australians with dementia will more than double by 2058 to 849,300 people (533,800 women and 315,500 men). The rate of Alzheimer’s/Dementia has doubled in the last 10 years. The good news is that recent studies suggest that up to 40% of dementia cases could be prevented….. And, it can even be reversed! Yes, there is a secret weapon that can repair and rejuvenate your brain, so keep reading till the end. Here is a list of 10 brain boosting steps: Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/10-tips-to-boost-your-brain/

Did you know that eagles have the potential to live up to 70 years? However, once they reach around 40 years old, they encounter a critical “health crisis.” Their talons become overly long and inflexible, their beak curves excessively, and their wings become cumbersome, making flying a challenging task. Faced with this dilemma, eagles must make a tough choice: embrace decline and inevitable death or undergo a painful process of renewal. Choosing the latter, the first step in the eagle’s renewal journey involves finding a secure space – nestled in the mountains near a protective wall. The eagle initiates the challenging renewal process by striking the wall with its beak. As the beak breaks, the eagle patiently waits for a new one to grow. Once equipped with a fresh beak, the eagle proceeds to pluck out its worn feathers, allowing new ones to emerge. After enduring five months of wounds, scars, and growth, the eagle celebrates its renewal with a triumphant flight, emerging stronger than ever, capable of soaring the skies for another 30 years. Interestingly, lobsters also undergo transformative experiences throughout their lives. Continually outgrowing their shells, pressure builds up inside, causing pain and stress until the shell eventually cracks open. Vulnerable and exposed, the lobster scurries to a safe place, growing a new shell rapidly. Once settled in its new home, the lobster is ‘as happy as a clam’ but inevitably continues growing. Eventually, every millimeter of space inside the shell is occupied, leading to another period of vulnerability, hiding under a rock, and growing a fresh “armour.” Lobsters can live to be 70, if they are lucky! So, how do these incredible creatures relate to us? For women in their forties, it’s a time when they might “hit a wall.” Bouncing back becomes more challenging, replaced by aches, pains, stress, and overwhelm. Mojo becomes a thing of the past, making room for irritation, forgetfulness, and a loss of confidence. The root cause, as Pete and I understand, often goes deeper, involving unresolved childhood issues. Stress and trauma from early experiences can no longer be suppressed after 40, as the body tires from keeping them locked away in the subconscious mind. The energy for suppression wanes, and these unresolved issues begin leaking into everyday life. Men, too, may face an identity crisis or serious health concerns in their late forties or early fifties (heart attacks or prostate cancer for example) So, what can we learn from eagles and lobsters? Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/make-2024-a-year-of-renewal-and-resilience/

Savouring the Season: Breaking Free from Christmas Binging. Have you ever thought: “If I eat one more mouthful I will burst?” You might find yourself eating breakfast at one family members house, lunch at another and finish with a leftover evening meal somewhere else at Christmas. You are left bursting at the seams, to the point of spilling over. It reminds me of when I was in Holland in 1981. The Christmas and New Year celebrations run well into January. Custom at Grada’s family was to cook olieballen, alias “oil balls”, a deep-fried donut mix. Let me tell you they are delicious, and traditionally only cooked once a year, on new years eve. One of Grada’s brothers had eaten so many olieballen that he became violently ill and missed out on the 12 a.m. fireworks completely, stuck in front of the only toilet in the house, vomiting his heart out. We have probably all been guilty of gorging ourselves with too much yummy cooking, ignoring all our body’s warning signs! So how can we minimize the risk of falling into this yearly trap of overshooting the mark and paying for it afterwards? Growing up I ate rolled oats porridge followed by toast with honey most mornings, not realising my body was converting all those tasty high-starch carbohydrates to sugars. I used to end up with a massive surge of energy, followed by a crash in energy, so I shovelled in more carbs at morning tea time to get my energy back, which was then followed by another inevitable drop just before lunch time. Perhaps you know what I am talking about? You yoyo your way through the day, often feeling full and empty at the same time, and ending up in a state of total YUCK! You have probably heard me say that the cells of our body make energy from either sugars on the one hand or fats on the other. Newborn babies who are fully breastfed (the perfect food for little humans) are making at least 70% of their energy from fats. That’s how they thrive. However, when they are weaned and started on solids, they have to throw their entire metabolism around. Everything is topsy turvy. Instead of living on healthy fats, they now enter the next chapter of their lives, which is often filled with many health challenges, caused by our modern western diet. (Advocated by well-meaning, but ignorant clinic nurses, dieticians, and paediatricians.) From this time on, they are generally fed 80 to 90% carbs and sugars (think mashed potatoes, porridge, breads, pasta, fruits, vegetables, fruit juices, mashed banana, grapes and sugar laden processed food) This is a recipe for disaster, but for some reason we never question it. What if everything we have been taught about food is a lie? Click on the link below to read Grada's Blog in full ... https://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/savouring-the-season-breaking-free-from-christmas-binging/